Archive · 25 Nov 2025
JEE Main 2026: Exam Schedule and Preparation Tips
The JEE Main 2026 exam is scheduled for January and April 2026.
It's for students who want to get into engineering programs at NITs, IIITs, and other colleges.
The exam has different papers for BE/BTech, BArch, and BPlanning.
Students should focus on revising their Class 11 and 12 NCERT books, especially the important chapters.
They should also practice old exam questions and take mock tests to get better at answering quickly and accurately.
It's important not to start new topics or long chapters at this stage.
Making short notes for quick revision can also help.
JEE Main 2026 is scheduled for January and April 2026, conducted by the NTA.
The exam is for admissions to BE/BTech programmes at NITs, IIITs, CFTIs, and other participating institutions.
Qualifying candidates can appear for JEE Advanced for IIT admissions.
Paper 1 (BE/BTech) is a CBT with Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry.
Students should focus on revising Class 11 and 12 NCERT books, practicing previous year questions, and taking mock tests.
- Who
- Students aiming for BE/BTech admissions at NITs, IIITs, CFTIs, and other participating institutions
- What
- JEE Main 2026 exam
- When
- January and April 2026
- Where
- Various exam centers across India
- Why
- To qualify for admissions to BE/BTech programmes and to be eligible for JEE Advanced for IIT admissions
- Exam Name
- Joint Entrance Exam (JEE) Main 2026
- Conducting Body
- National Testing Agency (NTA)
- Exam Sessions
- January and April 2026
- Eligibility
- Admissions to BE/BTech programmes at NITs, IIITs, CFTIs, and other participating institutions
- Qualifying Exam
- JEE Advanced for IIT admissions
- Paper 1 (BE/BTech)
- Computer Based Test (CBT) with Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry
- Paper 2A (BArch)
- Mathematics (CBT), Aptitude Test (CBT), Drawing Test (offline)
- Paper 2B (BPlanning)
- Mathematics (CBT), Aptitude Test (CBT), Planning-Based Questions (CBT)
